Yearly Archives: 2014
Chevy Camaro Z/28 Returns to the Track
The Chevy Camaro Z/28 is set to return to the track this week when the new Camaro Z/28.R race car debuts in a 2.5-hour endurance race ahead of the 52nd Rolex 24 At Daytona. The Chevy Camaro Z/28 is set to return to the track this week when the new Camaro Z/28.R race car debuts in a 2.5-hour endurance race...
GMC May Get a Stand-Alone Model
GM global product chief Mark Reuss recently hinted that there may be a new GMC in the works that doesn't share its platform with a Chevy. Last week GM unveiled the new 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup at the Detroit Auto Show, which is a rebadged version of the Chevy Colorado. GMC's lineup has consistently been a lineup of rebadged...
MINI Takes the Top Three Spots at the 2014 Dakar Rally
The results of the 2014 Dakar Rally are in and this year MINI can celebrate because it walked away with the top three finishers in the race. The results of the 2014 Dakar Rally are in and this year MINI can celebrate because it walked away with the top three finishers in the race. Joan "Nani" Roma finished the race...
It's Official! The Dodge Avenger Finally Goes Away
Chrysler has confirmed that the Dodge Avenger is dead. This week Chrysler took the wraps off the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 at the Detroit Auto Show, so what does that mean for the Dodge Avenger? Chrysler has reported that it plans to remove duplicate vehicles from its lineup and that means that the Avenger is finally going away. Chrysler's PR Manager...
2015 Cadillac ATS-V Gets a 425-HP V6, but V8 ATS-V+ in the Works?
It's being reported that the Cadillac ATS-V is going to be powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L V6 with 425 horsepower that will get a new seven-speed manual transmission in addition to an eight-speed automatic. There are several reports coming out about the upcoming 2015 Cadillac ATS-V, the high-performance and much hotter version of the compact ATS. It's being reported that...
2015 Audi A3: Audi Details the Pricing
Audi has released a few more details about the pricing for the 2015 Audi A3 sedan, which starts at $29,900 for the A3 1.8 TFSI model and $32,900 for the 2.0L TFSI. Audi has released a few more details about the pricing for the 2015 Audi A3 sedan, which starts at $29,900 for the A3 1.8 TFSI model and $32,900...
Infiniti is Working on Two High-Performance Models With Up to 600-HP
Infiniti is reportedly working on two new flagship performance models that will have as much as 600 horsepower, according to remarks made by CEO Johan de Nysschen at the Detroit Auto Show. Infiniti is reportedly working on two new flagship performance models that will have as much as 600 horsepower, according to remarks made by CEO Johan de Nysschen at...
Porsche Mulls a BMW 5-Series Competitor
Porsche is currently trying to decide if it should introduce a new sedan below the Panamera that would compete with models like the Maserati Ghibli, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Porsche is currently trying to decide if it should introduce a new sedan below the Panamera that would compete with models like the Maserati Ghibli, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class....
Jaguar C-X17 Crossover Concept Debuts in Red at the Brussels Motor Show
Jaguar's C-X17 crossover concept has been shown at the Brussels Motor Show 2014. The concept was first shown in blue at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year and then in silver and gold at two other shows. Jaguar's C-X17 crossover concept has been shown at the Brussels Motor Show 2014. The concept was first shown in blue at the Frankfurt...
Acura Considers Honda Fit-Based Compact Crossover for the U.S.
Acura is currently considering a compact crossover for North America that would be based on the Honda Fit. We're still waiting for Honda to introduce the Fit-based crossover in the U.S., which is known as the Vezel in Japan. But it's being reported that Acura is now considering a version of the crossover as well. The Vezel is based on the...